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ONEONTA—The Oneonta Area NAACP will present a free showing of “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” on Thursday, December 19 at 7 p.m. at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street. This film, shown as part of the NAACP Third Thursday Film Series, is the first feature documentary about the remarkable writer, poet, actress and activist Maya Angelou. For more information about the Oneonta Area NAACP, visit https://www.oneontanaacp.com/.
Are the kids clamoring for a visit with Santa? On Friday, December 13, the jolly old elf can be found in Cooperstown from 3-5 p.m. at his cottage in Pioneer Park. From 5-7 p.m., he can be found in Oneonta’s Muller Plaza. And in between—like so much Christmas magic—Santa will make an appearance on Main Street Unadilla, for the Santa parade at 6 p.m. (tree lighting at 5).…
The difference is that Foothills hosts a variety of performances—including the Met—year round. The Glimmerglass facility is open for 28 days this year, or less than 33 percent of the summer season.…
The Rev. Stacey Mitchell, pastor of UUSO, said, “We are so honored to host the NAACP celebration this year” and welcomed an audience of nearly 200 people. There was standing room only in the church. Poletta Louis, president of the local NAACP chapter, announced the theme of the 2025 MLK celebration as “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy.”…